General Care Discussion :: "normal" growth?

[KatieSmeltzer]

I have had Filbert about 2 1/2 years now. When I first got him, he was the size of a quarter... maybe a 50-cent piece. The guy I bought him off of could not give me a hatch date. Filbert's claws are INSANELY long, but his shell seems to be a bit small in comparison. The last I measured him, he was 3 1/2 inches long. He may be 4 inches now. Is there a "normal" rate that RES grow? Could his growth be stunted?

I will try to update with photos and measurements soon.

[steve]

I lack enough growth information to provide an estimate of age and size. However, since it sounds like you have a male, he will be understandable smaller. His size sounds fine and if his shell looks good, then you're doing it right.

[chaosseed]

ive been having my turtle "voodoo" since early oct 2011.At that time his shell length (i m guessing he, coz he had an extra long tail which is still extra long and thick now) was a bit less than smaller 1.5 inches. assuming he was a couple of months at the time when i got him, he is now almost 11 months old . voodoo's shell now measures a bit more 3.75 inches . from all the web resources i could find , the maximum growth rate in one year i ve seen so far is 3.5 inches . but my turtle is just 10 -11 months old , hes hyper(rocket!) active , viciously begs for food when he sees me. his eyes, skin ,shell , nails, colour and activity looks perfect . i just wanted to know this kinda growth is normal.he loves any kinda foodstuff(i only feed whats permissible to turtles), not at all choosy, so he has a banquet every feeding time! i don't overfeed him. is it because of the feeding he has grown this rate. should i cut down on his intake?

[steve]

How are the seams between his scutes? Are his scutes smooth? Have they been shedding?